| holding pattern | (n) a state of inaction with no progress and no change, Example: you should go into a holding pattern until he gets over his disappointment |
| holding pattern | (n) the flight path (usually circular) maintained by an aircraft that is awaiting permission to land |
| Warteschleife { f } (Luftfahrt) | Warteschleifen drehen | waiting pattern; holding pattern; stack | to circle [Add to Longdo] |